In the '90s [1], it was the shoe that made the outfit. Back then, platforms were no joke, and you couldn't very well wear your snap-button track pants [2] without your Skechers sneakers. The Spice Girls weren't the only ones who knew what was up — you did too! From jelly shoes to those Steve Madden stretch slip-ons that flopped around while you walked (but took your denim halter dress to the next level), we're looking back on some of the best footwear we ever did try. Scroll to reminisce, and shop the throwback shoes that are still available today.
Jelly Shoes
You Wore Them With: Cute little crop tops and jean shorts.
Today You Can Find Them: At Asos: Asos For You Jelly Gladiator Sandals [5] ($20)
Floaties
You Wore Them With: Your terry cloth robe when you got out of the shower.
Today You Can Find Them: On eBay: Floatie Sugar Shoes [6] ($37)
Rainbow Platform Sandals
You Wore Them With: Your terry cloth robe when you got out of the shower.
Today You Can Find Them: At Rainbow, in an updated silhouette: Rainbow Four Layer Soft Rubber Wedge [7] ($40)
Skechers Platform Sneakers
You Wore Them With: A short skirt or dress, to channel Baby Spice.
Today You Can Find Them: On Etsy: Skechers Sneakers [8] ($86)
Skechers Block Heel Sneakers
You Wore Them With: A short skirt or dress, to channel Baby Spice.
Today You Can Find Them: In a slightly flatter silhouette on eBay: Skechers Vintage Women's Sneakers [9] ($45)
Chinese Slippers
You Wore Them With: Um, everything? Like floral dresses for fancy occasions and capri pants.
Today You Can Find Them: In sets of 3 on Bonanza: Chinese Mesh Slippers [10] ($13)
The Original Adidas Sambas
You Wore Them With: Gym shorts, jeans, rolled Soffe shorts, and a tie-dye tank.
Today You Can Find Them: On Zappos: Adidas Samba Classic Black [11] ($55)
Steve Madden Slip-Ons
You Wore Them With: Your fanciest dinner dress. (Think: Hallie Parker and Annie James on the yacht in The Parent Trap [12].)
Today You Can Find Them: With a velcro upper strap on Etsy: '90s Vintage Black Steve Madden Shoes [13] ($45)